coronavirus disease

How has the pandemic affected Myanmar’s agricultural equipment retailers? (November)

Agricultural equipment retailers play an essential role in meeting the demand for machines and equipment needed for Myanmar’s agricultural production. Learn more about how the COVID-19 crisis is affecting this key sector. Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program

How COVID-19 affects agricultural production in the Dry Zone (October)

COVID-19 has drastically affected agricultural production and livelihoods in Myanmar. In this blog post, IFPRI researchers measure the impacts by surveying farming communities in the Dry Zone. With this information, they offer policy recommendations to... Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program

Myanmar survey findings summarized (November 2020)

IFPRI-Myanmar and partners are conducting a number of surveys monitoring the impacts of COVID-19 on Myanmar’s food security. The following is a summary compiled by the Agriculture and Rural Development Sector Coordination Group (ARDSCG) of the November... Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program

Community perceptions of COVID-19’s impacts in Myanmar (October)

Managing COVID-19 requires a balance between preventing disease spread and minimizing economic disruption. In this blog post, IFPRI researchers utilize findings from a national COVID-19 survey to assess impacts and provide policy recommendations and lo... Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program

Crop trading during the pandemic: Lessons learned in Myanmar (August)

Crop traders link farms with food processors and exporters. However, the pandemic has disrupted their normal operations. What policies can improve business conditions for traders and mitigate COVID-19 effects for farmers and consumers? Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program